Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Adds Battle Retry and More in Major QoL Update

Sandfall Interactive adds a Battle Retry prompt, audio sliders, Lumina cost visibility, and key bug fixes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s latest patch. Here’s what’s new.

Clair Obscur’s New Update Gives You a Second Chance — Literally

If you’ve ever rage-quit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after a particularly brutal encounter, good news: Sandfall Interactive just added a Battle Retry prompt — no more awkward loading screens or manually reloading your last save. This was one of the most requested features, and honestly, it’s the kind of no-brainer improvement that makes you wonder how we lived without it.

Now when you fall in battle, the game politely pops up with a “Wanna try that again?” screen. One click, and boom — back into the fight. No progress lost, no momentum killed. Basically, it’s like Metaphor: ReFantazio’s retry system — but French-er and just as clutch.

Full Breakdown: What’s New in This Patch

Here’s what dropped in the latest Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 update — and why you should care.

🔁 Battle Retry Prompt

Lose a fight? You’ll now get a quick restart option, keeping the flow going without punishing load times or manual reboots. It’s a small change with a big quality-of-life impact — especially in a turn-based RPG where trial-and-error is part of the grind.

✨ Lumina Cost Display

Finally! The Pictos menu now shows the Lumina cost for each ability — so you can stop guessing and start optimizing. Planning your turn just got way more strategic.

🔊 Separate Volume Sliders

You can now adjust combat and exploration volume independently. Want booming battle music but quiet, chill exploration vibes? It’s your world — balance the mix however you like.

📖 Autoplay Dialogue

No more spam-clicking through story scenes. A new autoplay dialogue toggle lets you sit back and soak in the narrative at your own pace. Great for replays or just kicking back.

Combat Fixes & Accessibility Tweaks

This patch isn’t just polish — it squashes a few pesky combat bugs too:

• Thermal Transfer no longer breaks turn order without meeting proper requirements.
  
• A nasty immortality exploit involving Second Chance, Healing Boon, and Protecting Death has been patched.
  
• Lune’s Stains now include icons to help with colorblind accessibility. Nice touch!
  

Bug Fixes & Achievement Fixes (Finally)

Sandfall’s team also handled some lingering issues that were frustrating long-time players:

• Fixed journals disappearing when picked up during a save.
  
• Several achievement glitches (like Expeditioner, Trailbreaker, and Connoisseur) should now retroactively unlock when you load your save.
  
• Environmental bugs and visual issues — especially on Steam Deck — have been polished, too.
  

Performance Upgrades: Frame Gen and Low Latency Mode

Players with DLSS/XeSS-supported GPUs get some performance love here:

• Frame Generation and Low Latency Mode now supported.
  
• Smoother visuals + lower input lag = even more buttery gameplay.
  

The Game’s Still Going Strong — 3.3 Million Copies Sold

It’s worth noting this patch comes just months after the game launched in April and crossed 3.3 million units sold in May. That’s a massive W for a brand-new IP. And it looks like Sandfall Interactive isn’t slowing down — the devs have already teased that there’s “more to come.”

Clair Obscur’s Latest Update Highlights

• ✅ Battle Retry prompt lets you restart fights instantly after a loss
  
• ✅ Lumina costs now visible in the Pictos menu
  
• ✅ Separate volume sliders for combat and exploration
  
• ✅ Autoplay dialogue added
  
• ✅ Key combat exploits patched
  
• ✅ DLSS/XeSS performance boosts for PC players
  
• ✅ Achievement unlock bugs fixed
  
• ✅ Colorblind-friendly icons added
  

Final Take

This update might not add new content, but it seriously tightens up the player experience — especially for those deep into the midgame where tough battles and planning matter more than ever. If you’ve been holding off on diving back into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, now’s a great time to jump in.

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